REAPER Requires A Couple Free Extensions To Unlock Full Function Of The DAW In the end, it’s worth it to learn REAPER extensively and master all of its features, but it can be a bit trickier to learn REAPER than some other DAWs. It’s possible to start using REAPER and get the hang of the basics right away, but unlocking the full potential of the DAW can take a while due to its advanced functions.
REAPER is a DAW that allows you to do just about anything in audio/music production and engineering, but it can be challenging. Something that makes REAPER a bit inaccessible for some users at first is its somewhat steep learning curve. The lack of this feature makes building MIDI drum tracks in REAPER more tedious than in some other digital audio workstations.Īlthough this is not a massive drawback because REAPER is not the only DAW without a MIDI drummer, adding a similar feature would be a huge win for REAPER. This next REAPER drawback is something that I hope Cockos figures out soon.Īlthough there is still a decent web controller that you can use to control REAPER with an external device, the DAW still needs a designated controller app. This problem only comes up with certain MIDI devices.Īlthough it’s something that I’m almost always able to work around and figure out, it would be nice to simply plug in any MIDI device and be able to use it right away with REAPER. Keep in mind that some MIDI devices I have used in REAPER were pretty seamless to get set up. What I mean by this is that I have had more trouble getting specific MIDI devices (MIDI keyboards, MIDI controllers, etc.) to communicate with REAPER than with other DAWs, Logic Pro in particular. Sometimes REAPER Has A Bit Less Compatibility With MIDI Devicesįrom my experience, REAPER has less compatibility with external MIDI devices than some other DAWs on the market. Take note, though, the simple displays within REAPER’s plugins contribute to the low processing needs of the DAW and can be an advantage for some users.Įven though REAPER’s plugins are pretty functional, and I use some of them in my mixes, they could be more attractive.Ĭheck out this other article that will give you a more in-depth look at REAPER’s plugins. REAPER’s stock plugins are just a bit uninviting! If you are constantly working on producing music, it can be nice to have some plugins that are pleasing to the eyes. Obviously, this is only a cosmetic issue and does not affect the software’s or its plugins’ performance. The next REAPER drawback I want to go over is the general ugliness of the DAW’s stock plugins.
This is due to me changing certain opinions over time and even making peace with different REAPER functions that used to bother me. I need more than that to keep me from using and recommending REAPER to everyone in the music production community!Īlso, in case you have seen my “REAPER Drawbacks” video, you will notice that this written list of REAPER downsides is different. That’s totally okay! Just know that REAPER is my DAW of choice, and these drawbacks are minor personal grievances at the end of the day. Prefaceīefore we dive into the drawbacks of REAPER, this article is opinion based, and some of you may disagree with what I say. In this article, I am going to share with you some of the main drawbacks of REAPER.
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It would help if you did your due diligence when looking for music production software to save your valuable time/money.Īfter using REAPER for numerous years, I love it, but I have also identified some cons of the DAW. Before you learn a DAW, it is best to know as much about it as possible, including the not-so-good bits!
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